Inspiration Pitman eyeing strong Pompey finish

Pompey have now signed eight players, after Curtis Main completed his move to Fratton Park yesterday.

But Paul Cook is being left in the shade by some of the huge overhauls taking place at rival clubs.

Newly-promoted Grimsby lead the way, with the Mariners recruiting a massive 12 new faces to date.

Ben Davies sealed a move to Blundell Park last week, after failing to agree new terms with Pompey.

He was joined by Luke Summerfield moving from York and Dominic Vose making the switch from Scunthorpe.

On top of that, James Berrett has also moved to the club from Bootham Crescent, with Tom Bolarinwa joining from non-league Sutton United. Boss Paul Hurst feels he has now assembled the best squad of his five years in charge at the club.

Some familiar faces to Blues fans have also been on the move to League Two.

Wycombe have landed Paris Cowan-Hall (Millwall) on loan until January, with the forward starting his third loan spell at Adams Park.

And two former Blues left-backs were on the move last week.

Dan Butler returns to the Football League after making the switch to Newport County from Torquay.

And Carl Dickinson will be plying his trade in the fourth tier next season after inking a deal with Notts County.